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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,363.27, 3,542.61 and 1,323.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,363.27, 3,542.61 and 1,323.77 is: 1,984.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,363.27 : 3,542.61 = 1,323.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,363.27/3,542.61 = 1,323.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,363.27x = 3,542.61 × 1,323.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,363.27x = 4,689,600.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,600.84/2,363.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,984.37

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